N/Delta youths Commend Tantita for a Job well Done on fight against oil Theft

N/Delta youths Commend Tantita for a Job well Done on fight against oil Theft

..... Presents Award of Excellence to GM Godfrey as King of the youths 

Warri_____ A coalition of various youth bodies in Bayelsa State represented by eminent youths drawn from each organization have unanimously commended the sterling performance and achievements of the indigenous private security firm, Tantita Security Service Nig Limited.

During their visit to the company's office in Warri, the Lead - Convener, Apostle Bodmas Kemepadei who expressed that the essence of the coalition of remarkable youth leaders in Bayelsa State was a clear representation that Tantita Security Service is highly appreciated for their enormous contribution to Youth development and curbing menace in all ramifications. 

Speaking on behalf of the coalition at the event, Comr. Prince Oweibi commended the tremendous achievements and accomplishments of Tantita Security Service. 

" Tantita has helped to curb crude oil theft and Bunkering which illegal process has been a disease to our environment and economy to the Nation at large. Today ; we are happy that the remediation on our lands will begin with us. Tantita has created jobs for teaming youths and has brought about sustainable peace through engagement of youths. We are very happy with the operations as we seek for more collaboration". 

The group further lauds the positive impacts of Tantita Security Services Limited in Bayelsa State, recounting its contribution to security, job creation, economic growth etc.

Moving forward, in what looks like a parliament during plenary section, a motion seeking for a vote of confidence to be passed on Tantita Security Service Limited in continuance and extension of their operation in Bayelsa State was moved by Comr. Owebi Prince,  Seconded by Comr. Elvis Ere and was voted by all 35 representatives of the Youth groups. 

Highpoint of the visit was witnessed by a presentation of award of recognition to Mr. Godfrey Tare Pondi as KING OF THE YOUTHS, owing to his selfless services and contribution to the development of Youths across the Niger Delta Region.

The Coalition also presented an award of excellence performance to the management of Tantita Security Service Limited. 

Receiving the award on behalf of Tantita Security Service Nig Limited, Mr. Godfrey Pondi extolled the coalition for finding the firm worthy of the award and creating an ample time to visit. 

Mr Godfrey Pondi further expressed commitment of Tantita Security Service Limited to fighting illegal Bunkering, also revealing that H.E   Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Tantita contract for another three years. He stated that the extension will witnessed more contribution and robust engagements for Youths development not forgetting the total commitment of shutting down all menace of crude oil theft as he seek for partnership and collaboration from various organizations.

Kuku visits Ndiomu, urges him to revive vocational centres in N/Delta

Kuku visits Ndiomu, urges him to revive vocational centres in N/Delta

Anuja _____ Kingsley Kuku, former Special Adviser on Niger Delta Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtd) to revive and complete all Vocational Training Centers in the Niger Delta region.

Kuku who also served as Chairman of the PAP under the Jonathan administration, made particular reference to the vandalized Vocational Training Center in Kaiama, Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, carried out by hoodlums in 2019.

Making the passionate plea at the Presidential Amnesty Office in Abuja on Wednesday while he paid a courtesy visit to the Interim Administrator, Kuku regretted that the facility will undoubtedly cost billions of naira to revive.

“Bring back the center, no matter what it will cost you,” he said, adding that the facility when revived, can serve as advanced training centers for universities in the region, even beyond being a facility for training ex-agitators.

Kuku commended late President Umar Yar’Adua, ex-Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, as well as incumbent President Bola Tinubu for the creation and sustenance of the Programme respectively.

On malicious media attacks against Ndiomu, Kuku urged the Interim Administrator to remain steadfast in his “commendable” resolve to impact lives in the Niger Delta. “Nobody will thank you or appreciate you as Interim Administrator. The only thing you will get are abuses. But they will thank you tomorrow,” Kuku added.

Commending the Aviation Resuscitation Programme for Pilots/Aircraft Maintenance Engineers under which some of the beneficiaries are currently undergoing their Type-rating Programme in South Africa, he said, “In today’s Aviation Industry, any Pilot without Type-rating is nothing. You are touching lives. After what you are doing for them now, they will get jobs easily”.

He expressed delight that Ndiomu has brought back hope to the Niger Delta, and assured of his unalloyed support towards sustaining the gains of the Amnesty Programme.

Earlier in his remarks, General Ndiomu told Kuku that his administration is resolutely building on many of his legacies, adding that the enormous number of graduates under the Amnesty Scheme today, can be traced to his (Kuku’s) doggedness to better the lives of ex-agitators.

The Interim Administrator regretted that after such hard work and efforts put in by Kuku, it is “disappointing” and “embarrassing” that his administration came on board and inherited huge debts. “For me, it was a bit irresponsible and reckless. But I came in her to surmount these challenges,” he said.

While noting that the Amnesty Programme has not fully lived up to its objectives, Ndiomu recommended a possible transition of the scheme into “a Social Investment Agency” to directly impact the lives of youths in the region.

Ndiomu futher lamented the vandalization of the Kaiama Vocational Training Center in Bayelsa. He disclosed that when completed, the Vocational Training Center in Agadagba-Obon in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State will be named after Kuku.

The Amnesty Office also disclosed that 106 out of over 800 beneficiaries have been trained and certified in various digital skills, in its partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This is as over 600 are currently undergoing various digital courses.

How stubborn Women fail in their Marriages, and Relationships with Relatives

How Stubborn Women Fail in Their Marriages, and Even in Their Relationships with Relatives.

By Amina Al-Harbi, social consultant.

Women who lack emotional intelligence and flexibility in dealing with people around them are the biggest failures in their marriages and their lives. Why? Because,

1- She enters into an egoistic tug of war with her husband, and prefers the voice of her ego to try to overcome him, and in fact she fails before the ego of her husband and the ego of those who are around her, because men become more stubborn in front of a stubborn wife and stubborn sister, and they become more gentle in front of a submissive woman.

2- A headstrong woman thinks that she can win while insisting on her opinion, and she can stand in front of any opposition. She forgets that even if she wins by her obstinacy in her opinion and stand, she loses the heart that was loving her and caring for her.

3- Many narrations and wise proverbs in all the cultures have praised an easy-going, soft, friendly, patient and enduring woman. Even the Messenger (peace and blessings be on him) and the Companions after him, recommended and praised a woman who respects her husband and speaks with softness and wisdom, and in turn he will love her and never leave her.

4- The woman who will obey her husband and stoop to let the storm pass; she is the wise, rational woman who thrives, and holds the family together. The woman who stands like an unyielding dry stick is the one who breaks, suffering irreparable damage.

5- The uncompromising woman clings to her opinion. She tries to constantly perpetuate the illusion of her victory: I win and you lose, I am right and you are wrong. Such a woman destroys herself before destroying others. And she lives a life of sorrowful despondency in this world and the hereafter.

6- From my experiences in marital counseling, I found that mulish women end up in divorce. And bitterly fail in their family and social life.

7- The advice of a bedouin Arab woman to her daughter on the day of her marriage, is considered  by all the successful women the best advice for a woman. She said:

"Be his slave......and surely he becomes your imminent slave".

"Men are kind, generous and benevolent, but a stubborn, foolish woman turns them into enemies."

Finally I quote a wise Sheikh (may God have mercy on him):

I was a civil court judge  for 27 years.........and I found that most of the divorce incidents are caused by the anger of a man, and by the foolish responses of a woman.

In other words, the stubbornness of a woman makes a man ten times more stubborn than her.

Well, in these days of feminism and female affirmative action, l find that the perceptions young women have about what should be their relationship with their spouses is seriously blighted by ego and impatience. They are not willing to work on their inherent flaws and feel the man should be the one to adjust to their own idiosyncrasies. I personally think the above tips works and any woman who wants to make a success of her marriage will do well to follow them.

Bring Developement to ljaw nation, Tamsokunbiri, Okolo tell ljaw leaders

Bring Developement to ljaw nation, Tamsokunbiri, Okolo tell ljaw leaders 

... As Nengi James, Binaebi, Alagoa, Okotete Saibakumo, Elaweremi, others bagged ljaw National Merit Award 

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa ______ The 7th Edition of Proudly ljaw National Merit Award, PRINMA Award Symposium 2023 was successfully held on Sunday 26th November, 2023 at Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Capital with many dignitaries in attendance from all walks of life across the Niger Delta Region.

This year's edition was chaired by the member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in National Assembly Abuja, Hon. Fred Agbedi.

In his opening address, the organizer/CEO PRINMA, the proudly ljaw Ambassador, Hon. Tamsokunbiri MMD, thanked and appreciated ljaw people, especially those that graced the 7th edition of PRINMA Award 2023.

He said the focal point of PRINMA is to advocate for ljaw unity, good governance, ljaw nation development and the wayforward.

Tamsokunbiri reiterated that ljaw nation is richly blessed with abundance natural resources of oil and gas but disunity and bad leadership had brought underdevelopment to the region.

He stressed that the pains of ljaw nation underdevelopment and disunity amongst ourselves provoked him to come up with PRINMA to unite us together as ljaw people, as well as to discuss the wayforward for ljaw nation development.

He noted that Proudly ljaw National Merit Award, PRINMA was also packaged to recognize and appreciate illustrious sons and daughters of ljaw nation who had rendered selfless humanitarian services to the society as well as contributed immensely towards the development of ljaw nation.

Speaking on the 'Theme' ljaw Unity, Leadership and Educational lnstitutes and ljaw Development, the keynote speaker, Prof. Okolo Philips PHD, said the ljaw people in the Niger Delta were very free, unique and united before the 1914 Amalgamation by the colonial masters. 

He noted that the ljaws have a unified leadership structure in their various communities and kingdoms.They have common interest, unity of purpose and lived peacefully among themselves and her neighbors in the past.

He emphasized that it was the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates by the colonial masters,  the British Government of divide and rule system that brought disunity among the ljaws. He however noted that despite the problems of colonial masters, the ljaws still have some internal problems ranging from bad leadership, pull him down syndrome among others.

Emphasizing on underdevelopment of ljaw nation, Prof. Okolo identified lack of unity, bad leadership and absence of accessable quality federal and state educational institutions in ljaw land as a major problem.

Prof. Okolo concluded by calling on ljaws, both the business and political class to be united devoid of political party's in order to attract even development to ljaw nation.

The lecture was immediately followed by presentation of awards to various recipients by the CEO PRINMA, Hon. Tamsokunbiri in recognition of their selfless services to humanity as well as their contributions to ljaw nation development.

Responding on behalf of the award recipients, Dr. Felix Tuodolo appreciated the organizer of PRINMA, Hon. Tamsokunbiri MMD for the good work he is doing for ljaw nation. 

He further urged ljaw illustrious sons and daughters to continue do their best for the over all development of ljaw nation, adding that one day God will reward them for their sacrifice.

The event also featured display of comedy by Mr. Right Eyerin as well as display of promoter of ljaw traditional songs by FC Story Teller amongst other side attractions.

However, amongst those in attendance at the event include a renowned Niger Delta Environmental Rights activist, Comrade Morris Alagoa, Dr. Felix Tuodolo, Prof. Okolo Philips PHD, ljaw Yin Hon. Barr. Chief. Motere Juliet Yeiwareneghan, Dr. Ahmed Saibakumo, High Chief. Alabo Nengi James, Chief. Tokunbo Godspower Binaebi, Dr. Collins Okotete, Actor Glean Elaweremi, Sir Bright Maya, CEO Bolowou Resort, FC Story Teller, Mr. Right Eyerin among many others.

Amnesty: Ndiomu Urges Ex-agitators to Appreciate FG, PAP Mgt Team

Amnesty: Ndiomu Urges Ex-agitators to Appreciate FG, PAP Mgt Team

Abuja _____ The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major General Barry Ndiomu has told ex-agitators of the Niger Delta region to be appreciative of the Federal Government’s efforts and support towards sustaining the amnesty programme. 

General Ndiomu who was speaking when he received the national exco of the Third Phase Ex-agitators of the amnesty programme in his office in Abuja, implored them to also cherish the efforts of the PAP management team for the innovations and initiatives it has introduced to address the welfare needs of beneficiaries in a sustainable manner.

The delegation was led by its National Chairman, Mr. Elaye Slaboh. 

General Ndiomu noted the efforts of the Federal Government to fund the PAP adequately and consistently in the face of scarce resources amidst competing demands and said, “We need to understand that these are financially difficult times and knowing that the Federal Government is doing its best and the PAP administration is working with an unchanged budget in addressing the needs of the ex-agitators are efforts worth applauding”. 

The Interim Administrator explained that the Presidential Amnesty Programme was not established as a social welfare programme for the Niger Delta but rather to address the needs of ex-agitators through formal and non-formal education, skills, and empowerment programmes to reintegrate them back into society.

General Ndiomu stated that “It is agreed the Programme derailed and this is being corrected through the various policy reform initiatives, but it is regrettable that some of the ex-agitators who are supposed to be direct beneficiaries of these policies are ignorantly supporting the old ways which failed to add value to the Programme”. 

On the scholarship scheme, he assured that those ex-agitators who were interested in furthering their academics would be considered on merit since individual universities have spelt-out criteria for admitting students into various disciplines in their respective institutions. 

The Interim Administrator however noted that considering the age of most ex-agitators, what would be more beneficial to them was an empowerment programme such as the PAP cooperative scheme designed to unlock their entrepreneurial potentials. “PACOSOL is deliberately designed to end over dependency and over reliance on monthly stipends. The cooperative is sustainable, and I will do my best to make it work for the good of beneficiaries.” 

General Ndiomu expressed the hope that the Third Phase under Mr. Elaye Slaboh would usher in peace and show more understanding and enjoined those of them from states where the off-cycle elections will be holding this weekend not to allow themselves to be used and vote according to their conscience while eschewing the temptation to engage in acts inimical to democratic principles.

Earlier, the National Chairman of Third Phase Ex-agitators, Mr Elaye Slaboh had intimated that the visit was to appreciate General Ndiomu for the good work he is doing as Interim Administrator in the Presidential Amnesty Programme. “The cooperative scheme is a novelty which has been widely accepted and more ex-agitators are eager to subscribe. Those who have received their loans have established businesses while others have upscaled their existing enterprises". 

Mr. Slaboh assured that the Exco of the Third Phase Ex-agitators under the new leadership will work closely with the management team of the PAP to realize set objectives and take advantage of existing opportunities such as scholarships, empowerment, and training programmes to improve on the welfare of their members. 

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The group presented a plaque to General Ndiomu in recognition of his efforts in steering the Presidential Amnesty Programme towards safe Harbor.

Bayelsa 2023: Grassroot Movement distributes food items to voters in Yenagoa

Bayelsa 2023: Grassroot Movement distributes food items to voters in Yenagoa 

......... Assures Governor Diri of Clear Coast to   Victory on Saturday 11

Yenagoa____ As Governor Diri rounds off campaign in a well attended retreat on Tuesday 6th November, 2023 Just a couple of days to the Bayelsa State Governorship election, come Saturday 11th, 2023, members of a Front line  NGO, tagged Grassroot Movement For the Re - Election of Governor Douye

Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo stormed Yenagoa today, the Bayelsa State Capital to distribute souvenirs, food stuff and other materials to the less privilege teaming supporters

and the mases who came in solidarity  for absolute support of Governor Diri Second tenure re - election bid.

The event which was organized centrally in Yenagoa the Bayelsa State Capital attracted all relevant stakeholders of who is who in Bayelsa State politics with the teaming supporters assuring Governor Diri

of clear coast to Victory come Saturday 11th, November, 2023.

The Grassroot Movement  with a numerical strength spreading across the length and breath of the State, later proceeded to the various creeks, wards and units across the three Senatorial Districts equally distributing souvenirs and other items as the people applauded the gesture and promised to keep a date with history by re - electing Governor Diri again to continue his laudable prosperity agenda, to the glory of God.

Speaking during the unique political

gathering, on behalf of the Front line Grassroot Movement, Hon. Abel Ebifemowei - Bayelsa Central Coordinator ,Hon. Alex Jenakumo - Bayelsa West Coordinator, Hon. Charity Kens Godwin - Deputy Coordinator in their various speeches  stated that indeed Governor Douye Diri has done very well by bringing prosperity to the people, which is the major reason the mases are clamoring for his re -election as the mammoth crowd of supporters tell us  one simple story  that our talk na do Governor deserves second tenure after the robust score card of the first tenure.

Hon George Turner - Deputy Co-ordinator, Bayelsa East. Chief Natus Zebakame - Deputy Coordinator, Bayelsa Central and others who also spoke hinted that the DIRI/LAW Re - Election Movement is a foundation laid by Concerned Bayelsans for Good Governnance, a people of good

conscience who have deplored their

personal resources and  dedicated

themselves  to the growth

and development of Bayelsa State

to the glory of God.

4 Days to Bayelsa Polls: Stakeholders Affirm Clear Coast for Gov. Douye Diri

4 Days to Bayelsa Polls: Stakeholders Affirm Clear Coast for Gov. Douye Diri

Yenagoa____ The masses and critical stakeholders across board in Bayelsa State just 4- Days left for the

Saturday, November 11th  election in the State have pledged their total and unalloyed support to vote enmass to re - elect  Governnor Douye Diri to continue the

People oriented  prosperity Government that has brought massive development and renewed hope to the people of Bayelsa State.

This consensus position to sweep the election for Douye Diri and Senator Lawrence Ehrudjakpor 

was declared openly by different stakeholders  who spoke on behalf of the voters during the grassroot engagement by Concerned Bayelsans  For Good Governance,

a Frontline NGO tagged  Grassroot Movement For The Re-election of DIRI/LAW which engaged 

the people at the grassroot level to canvass for more voters to support Governor Douye Diri which is

today the undeniable bride of the good people of Bayelsa State.

The Movement For The Re - Election of Diri/Law which took the campaign to the door step of the electorates met a mammoth crowd which cut across party borders/affiliations that were solidly on ground  all ready in one accord as they raised their voices in implicit support of the DIRI/LAW re -election bid which according to them is the only option that can genuinely guarantee continuity of prosperity for all Bayelsans.

During the grassroot engagement by the     the Concerned Bayelsans For Good Governance, under the auspices of Grassroot Movement  For Douye Diri Re - Election, all who spoke 

asserted that Bayelsa has never had it so good until Douye Diri the Miracle Góvernór came on board with unquantifiable goodwill  for the people of Bayelsa State.

The teaming  supprters 

in their various endorsement statements affirmed that Governor Douye Diri has proven his mettle, as God sent to stand in the gap for the People of Bayelsa in this era like Moses did for the lsraelites when they departed Egypt to the Promised land.

The People who emphasized the need to continue the DIRI/LAW re -election maintained that Bayelsa is already agog with so much done already to highlight the successful achievements of the Diri led PDP Government which has brought so much joy to the masses. 

Women leaders of various group and a good number of youth organizations in their seperate comments concluded that Douye Diri is the man with the Midas Touch ordained by God to lead Bayelsa in this dispensation,

hence everything is working in his favour.

They made themselves  very clear in their speeches that Douye Diri Re - election is a done deal and a matter already settled.

The elated supporters  however, thanked  the members of the  Grassroot Movement For the Re Election of 

DIRI/LAW aka Concerned

Bayelsans For Good Governance for

the wonderful and good job they are doing to ensure continuity in Government House Yenagoa.

Worthy of significant note is the distinct fact that these teaming supporters of the DIRI/LAW re- election movement cut across party borders and affiliations in wooing voters from the nook and cranny of the the three senatorial districts of the State as they take the bold initiative, to come over to sensitize and motivate the people to keep a date with destiny by coming out on Saturday 11th, November 2023 to vote enmass for Douye Diri the tested and trusted Governor.

Abel Ebifemowei (Osuwo),- Coordinator, Bayelsa Central, Hon. Ebi Ben Okolo -Coordinator  Bayelsa of the Grassroot Movement For the Re - Election of Douye Diri 

while addressing the supporters during the campaign stated that the PDP has consistently delivered on its campaign promises and has the experience and knowledge required to lead Bayelsa into a brighter future, and that voting for DIRI/LAW, will mean a sure ticket for better living.

Speaking in the same vein, Hon. Alex Jenakumo - Bayelsa West Coordinator and Hon. Charity Kens Godwin - Deputy Coordinator of

the Grassroot Movement 

during the engagement appealed to all the electorates to make their promises good by coming out enmass on Saturday 11th of November, 2023 

to cast their votes for  the re-election of DIRI/LAW to re - enact the mandate of the Miracle Governor for a 

second tenure of unassailable  developmental projects.

Local government, Wards and Units Representatives who were all on ground 

asserted that going by the popularity 

at the moment, Douye Diri re -election bid  should be considered as a mission already accomplished.

Hon George Turner - Deputy Co-ordinator, Bayelsa East, Chief Natus Zebakame - Deputy Coordinator, Bayelsa Central and other well respected  community Leaders who added their weight to the Diri Phenomenon remarked that Governor Douye Diri first tenure is one good turn that truly deserves another come Saturday 11th November,2023.